The validity and reliability of computer-aided semen analyzers in performing semen analysis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computer-aided sperm analyzers (CASA) are currently used worldwide for semen analysis. However, there are doubts about their reliability to fully substitute the human operator. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review the current literature comparing results from semen evaluation by both CASA-based and manual approaches.

Methods

A systematic screening of the literature was performed based on the PRISMA guidelines and by searching on PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases.

Results

A total of 14 studies were included. Our results showed a high degree of correlation for sperm concentration and motility when analysis was performed either manually or by using a CASA system. However, CASA results showed increased variability in low (<15 million/mL) and

SUBMITTER: Finelli R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8350227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature